Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2001 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 5 (55% pass rate). It has 128,478 miles on the clock, averaging 7,907 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for GY51 BXJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 128,478 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,368 |
| Average per year | 7,907 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY51 BXJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About GY51 BXJ
What car is GY51 BXJ?
GY51 BXJ is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.
What is the mileage of GY51 BXJ?
The last recorded mileage for GY51 BXJ was 128,478 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY51 BXJ passed its MOT?
GY51 BXJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (6 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 16 Apr 2012.
Is GY51 BXJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY51 BXJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is GY51 BXJ?
GY51 BXJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.